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2018 Map of Mount Irish SE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mount Irish SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pahranagat Valley serves as the dominant geographic feature of this 2018 survey, marking a significant depression in the high desert landscape of eastern Nevada. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes where the drainage of Logan Cr cuts through the high ground. Two primary canyons, Logan Canyon and Silver Canyon, provide natural corridors through the steep relief of the Mt. Irish area.

Logistics and travel in this arid environment are dictated by established routes such as Logan Canyon Rd and Reed Springs Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. These roads connect the higher mountain slopes to the valley floor, reflecting the long-standing land use patterns typical of Lincoln County’s basin and range topography. The map detail highlights the sparse but critical network of water and access points essential for navigating this desert region.